Obituaries

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LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.

James Alton Moat

James Alton Moat

Jun 10, 2018

James Alton Moat, born July 25, 1942 in Waukesha, WI to Roy and Beryl Moat, passed On June 10, 2018 at the age of 75. Survived by his wife, Elaine, married 40 years, and his five children; Merle, Timothy, James Jr., Renee, and Robert. James also leaves his seven grandchildren, a great grandchild and nieces and nephews. James lived...

Jo Margaret Farris

Jo Margaret Farris

Jun 9, 2018

Jo Margaret Gore Farris was born in 1932 in Clovis, NM. She died in Albuquerque, NM on the afternoon of Saturday, 9 June 2018 from a combination of heart and kidney failure on the ninth day of her stay in the Lovelace Hospice facility. The family was surprised at the rapidity of her serious symptoms and resulting disability. Her...

Bradley Irving Harman

Bradley Irving Harman

Jun 9, 2018

Bradley Irving Harman, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, born in Santa Fe on January 19, 1957, passed away June 9, 2018 after a two year battle with cancer. Brad was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Dorothy Harman. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 36 years, Gina L. Harman; and their daughter,...

Elwin L. Schaefer

Elwin L. Schaefer

Jun 8, 2018

Elwin L. Schaefer, age 92, passed away June 8, 2018. Elwin was born in Mancos Colorado.

Since 1935 he was a resident of Albuquerque. He graduated two years early from Albuquerque High School in 1940. In 1942, Elwin was drafted by the U.S. Navy and served as a fire-control man during WWII. He sailed on the USS...

Mary (McWilliams)  Usrey

Mary (McWilliams) Usrey

Jun 8, 2018

Mary McWilliams Usrey passed away on June 8, 2018 in Albuquerque, NM.  Ms. Usrey was a long time resident of eastern New Mexico and a secondary teacher in the Clovis public school system for many years. She retired from teaching in 1978 and moved to Portales when she married her second husband, James Usrey, who passed away in 1994....

Wanda F. Concannon

Wanda F. Concannon

Jun 8, 2018

Wanda Concannon, 95, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018 following a brief illness.

She was a beloved mother, wife, friend and neighbor. Wanda was born (January 9, 1923) and raised on a farm in the Panhandle of Oklahoma. After graduating from Rosston High School she moved to Garden City, Kansas to attend Junior College. After college...

Kenneth James Thomas Quintana

Kenneth James Thomas Quintana

Jun 7, 2018

August 14, 1954 – June 7, 2018

On Thursday, June 7, 2018, Kenneth Quintana passed away suddenly at the age of 63. He is survived by his daughters, Andrea Quintana and Michelle Vogel; his beloved grandchildren, Quentin Lee, Seymour Baca, Jr., and Aviana Nevarez; his best friend and ex-wife, Dorene Ford; his father, Elias Quintana, Sr.; his...

Marianne T. Chiffelle

Marianne T. Chiffelle

Jun 7, 2018

Marianne was born in central Borneo, Indonesia, on November 6, 1929, the sole child of A.W. and E.H. deBeyer, a citizen of the Netherlands.

Her father served as a consulting the design engineer for Shell Oil Industries.  Her early years were spend in various areas of the Indonesian islands, including three years of World War...

Margaret Eloise Colocho

Margaret Eloise Colocho

Jun 7, 2018

Margaret (Eloise) Apple Colocho was born May 22, 1944 in Burlington, NC.  She died June 7, 2018.  Eloise was preceded in death by her parents, Everette L. Apple and Garnell McGee Apple Isley.

She was a 1961 graduate of Altamahaw-Ossipee High School, NC. A 1964 graduate of Watts Hospital School of Nursing, Durham, NC and...

Andrea J. Breckenridge

Andrea J. Breckenridge

Jun 7, 2018

Andrea Breckenridge, age 85, of Moriarty passed away with her family by her side on June 7, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her grandson, Charles Breckenridge III; one sister; and three brothers; and their parents. Andrea is survived by her husband of 63 years, Charles Breckenridge; son, Charles Breckenridge II (Brenda); three grandchildren, Joshua, Wesley,...

Jean Louise (Pierce)  Garcia

Jean Louise (Pierce) Garcia

Jun 7, 2018

Jean L. Garcia born 10-02-1950 in Durango, CO passed away June 7, 2018 in Rio Rancho, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Margaret Pierce; and her daughter, Stacy Hill. Jean retired from Qwest Communications in 2001 after 30 years of service. She held numerous job titles starting as an operator in Durango, and retired...

Mildred Conklin

Mildred Conklin

Jun 6, 2018

Mildred Conklin, 95, deeply loved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother decided her work here was done and passed away peacefully on June 6th. She entered Heaven, to finally join her husband, Coursen, who preceded her in 1995. She came into this world on May 30, 1923 in Mt. Union, PA, born to Dorsey and Dorcas Cutshall. She graduated from...

Kelley A. O'Connor

Kelley A. O'Connor

Jun 6, 2018

O’Connor, Kelley The last time we saw you, you were very happy. Hopeful that you would proceed with your life in the direction you had envisioned for yourself - positive in the strength you possessed to live your life free of past struggles. We hold that feeling in our hearts as a reflection of possibility, hope and love of...

Joseph S. Llamas

Joseph S. Llamas

Jun 6, 2018

Joseph S. Llamas, 57, beloved son and brother, passed away unexpectedly on June 6, 2018. Joe is survived by his mother, Pilar Llamas; and brother, David Llamas and wife, Pam. Joe also leaves many cherished aunts, uncles, and cousins. Joe was preceded in death by his father, Jose Llamas. A Rosary will be recited Monday, June 18, 2018, 9:30...

Shirley Ann Murphy

Shirley Ann Murphy

Jun 6, 2018

Shirley Ann Murphy, 71, was a daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother who passed away on June 6, 2018. Shirley was known for her kind heart toward the less fortunate, elderly, and animals. She is survived by her children, DeAnn and Jessica, and her grandchild, LeeAnna. She is also survived by her mother, Helen and sisters, Nancy and Debbie. Shirley...

Alma Louise (Murphy)  Hunsaker

Alma Louise (Murphy) Hunsaker

Jun 6, 2018

Alma Louise Murphy Hunsaker passed away on June 6, 2018 at her home in Albuquerque, NM, after an extended battle with ovarian cancer. She was born October 12, 1930 in Dalhart, TX to Tom and Julia Murphy and grew up with her brothers, Tommy and Pat on the Murphy ranch outside of Clarendon. Both sides of her family of...

Arthur "Art" B. Posey Sr.

Arthur "Art" B. Posey Sr.

Jun 5, 2018

Arthur "Art" B. Posey Sr., 81, beloved husband, father, poppie, brother, uncle and friend was called to his Heavenly home on June 5, 2018. He entered this world on February 17, 1937 in Birmingham, AL, and was born to Ada and Louis Posey Sr. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dorothy Kindred-Posey; daughter, Adrienne Renee Posey;...

Roxanne (Roxie) Healani Lovell Fonseca

Roxanne (Roxie) Healani Lovell Fonseca

Jun 5, 2018

Roxanne (Roxie) Healani Lovell Fonseca, 58, born on July 30, 1959, departed us to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 5, 2018. She was a devoted, loving wife, partner and best friend to Stan, proud husband of 38 plus years. She spent over 26 years supporting her husband, throughout his military career, while also working...

James William Taber

James William Taber

Jun 5, 2018

Jim Taber passed away peacefully at age 98 ½ at home, on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. Born in Okmulgee, OK October 11, 1919 to his parents Loy and Eula Hays Taber.

He is survived by daughter, Mary Lyn Livingston; and son, Cliff I Taber and his wife, Nancy Wood Taber.

He was preceded in death...

Clyde M. Gilman

Clyde M. Gilman

Jun 5, 2018

Clyde M. Gilman, 77, of Albuquerque, NM went home to heaven on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, after a short battle with cancer.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy of Albuquerque; daughters, Debra, Connie, and Kimberly, all of Albuquerque; sons, Danny of Missouri and Mike Keeney of Albuquerque; sister, Faye Satterfield of Roswell; 11 grandchildren; 17 great...